Losing weight can be difficult when exercising only makes your acid reflux worse, and dieting with acid reflux just seems too complicated to even attempt. We know it can be tough, but with just a little thought and creativity you could be well on your way to a healthier you. Here are 10 meal plan ideas to help you lose weight while keeping your acid reflux in check.
Read MoreLots of people tend to view classic GERD symptoms like reflux and heartburn as a nuisance, but the reality is that many patients who struggle with GERD end up having to give up the things they love as a result of the condition. The disease impacts everyone differently, but here are three of the most common ways that acid reflux is likely ruining your life.
Read MoreOccasional acid reflux is a normal part of life, but what most patients don’t realize is that there’s a point where your reflux strays from “the norm” and starts to become a warning sign of a more serious chronic condition like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The problem is determining how much reflux is “normal” and how much is “too much”. One of the biggest questions that we get from patients is “how do I know how much reflux is too much?”, and it’s one we’re answering today here on the blog.
Read MoreGetting heartburn after eating hot wings or pizza is no surprise, but when it happens during something healthy like exercise, it can be pretty frustrating and confusing! Let’s take a look at what causes exercise-related heartburn and how you can overcome it.
Read MoreAlthough doctors are still trying to identify what’s causing this increased prevalence, we do know that the rates of reflux are higher in the U.S. than in most other countries. In 2015, hospitalization from acid reflux and GERD had increased to 3,141,965 people annually. Likewise, GERD diagnosis for infants also rose by 42% for infants and 84% for children ages 2-17, according to the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project. Since then, not much more has been published as to the incidence or growth of acid reflux, but many doctors believe that the rise of obesity may signify a rise in the cases of acid reflux.
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